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# Top Real Estate Agents in La Jolla, California

> Best real estate agents in La Jolla, California. Population 362,769, median price $950,000. Get matched with top local agents.

**Agents Ranked:** 11 | **State:** California

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Dane Soderberg
- **Brokerage:** Compass
- **Total Sales:** 400
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 25
- **Listings:** 9
- **Website:** https://danesoderberg.com

### #2 JP Real Estate Team
- **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Realty La Jolla
- **Total Sales:** 0
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 0

### #3 Eugenia Garcia
- **Brokerage:** COMPASS
- **Total Sales:** 441
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 23
- **Listings:** 0

### #4 Gail Squires
- **Brokerage:** Compass
- **Total Sales:** 50
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 15
- **Listings:** 1

### #5 Robert Nelson
- **Brokerage:** Nelson Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** 106
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** 45
- **Listings:** 0

### #6 Jonna and Matt McFarland
- **Brokerage:** Farland Realty
- **Total Sales:** 124
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 20
- **Listings:** 0

### #7 Angela Meakins
- **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Global Realty
- **Total Sales:** 96
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 23
- **Listings:** 2

### #8 Anthony Glenn II
- **Brokerage:** The Liberty Group
- **Total Sales:** 939
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 19
- **Listings:** 2

### #9 Aubrie Apple
- **Brokerage:** Willis Allen 
- **Total Sales:** 11
- **Avg Rating:** 4.8
- **Years Experience:** 16
- **Listings:** 0

### #10 Betty Toroyan-Tashakorian
- **Brokerage:** The Tash Team
- **Total Sales:** 202
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** 25
- **Listings:** 4

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## Frequently Asked Questions — La Jolla Real Estate

### What is the average home price in La Jolla, California?

The median home price in La Jolla is $950,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting.

### How long does it take to sell a home in La Jolla?

Homes in La Jolla spend an average of 39 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer.

### How do I find the best real estate agent in La Jolla, California?

Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in La Jolla's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in La Jolla based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold.

### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in La Jolla?

In California, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in La Jolla will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions).

### How much does a real estate agent cost in La Jolla?

In California, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing.

### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in La Jolla?

Ask about their recent sales in La Jolla specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these.

### What makes La Jolla one of the most prestigious real estate markets in the United States?

La Jolla occupies a spectacular stretch of bluffs, coves, and beaches north of San Diego, combining Mediterranean architecture, world-class oceanfront, UC San Diego, and the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve into an enclave that rivals Malibu and Palm Beach for national prestige. The Village of La Jolla functions as a high-end resort town with fine dining and boutique retail, making primary residences here simultaneously feel like luxury vacation properties.

### How do prices vary across La Jolla's different neighborhoods?

The Bird Rock neighborhood and upper La Jolla areas offer relative value in the $2M–$4M range for buyers new to the market, while the Village core, Windansea, and the Muirlands push into the $4M–$15M range for premier ocean-view estates. Spindrift Road and Coast Boulevard oceanfront properties are among the most expensive per-square-foot in San Diego County, regularly trading above $10M.

### How does UC San Diego shape the La Jolla real estate market?

UCSD's presence as a world top-20 research university anchors a biotech and pharmaceutical innovation cluster in Torrey Pines and the Sorrento Valley corridor, generating demand for upper-tier housing from tenured faculty, senior researchers, and biotech executives. University City and the UTC area adjacent to La Jolla have been transformed into high-density mixed-use districts that provide more affordable alternatives for UCSD-affiliated buyers.

### What should luxury buyers know about La Jolla's coastal regulatory environment?

The California Coastal Commission exercises significant jurisdiction over La Jolla's cliffside and oceanfront properties, meaning renovation and development projects can face lengthy review, permit delays, and view preservation requirements that limit what owners can do to their properties. Buyers should conduct thorough due diligence on any permit history, existing non-conforming structures, and deed restrictions before purchasing coastal parcels.

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*Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/ca/la-jolla*